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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T996 FLJMOT history

T996 FLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
123,990 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 FLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 FLJ was last recorded at 123,990 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 3,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,062 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,928 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,990 miles
  • 2022 – 120,062 miles
  • 2021 – 114,573 miles
  • 2019 – 113,506 miles
  • 2018 – 111,970 miles
  • 2017 – 110,275 miles
  • 2016 – 106,078 miles
  • 2015 – 99,826 miles
  • 2014 – 96,613 miles
  • 2013 – 91,035 miles
  • 2012 – 86,239 miles
  • 2011 – 82,441 miles
  • 2010 – 80,077 miles
  • 2009 – 77,810 miles
  • 2008 – 73,518 miles
  • 2007 – 66,105 miles
  • 2006 – 55,872 miles
  • 2005 – 44,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar worn from previously rubbing on drive shaft/vehicle fitted with lowering springs
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Sill kit fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Evidence of offside front drive shaft rubbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,990 miles (+3,928)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,990 miles
    Test number
    559218797441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar worn from previously rubbing on drive shaft/vehicle fitted with lowering springs
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass120,062 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,062 miles
    Test number
    804119795606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of offside front drive shaft rubbing
    • AdvisoryGear box damp
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
  3. Fail120,061 miles (+7)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,061 miles
    Test number
    565181677787
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe/ 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of offside front drive shaft rubbing
    • AdvisoryGear box damp
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
  4. Fail120,054 miles (+5,481)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    573479382927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Unable to trigger tester due to exhaust being broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers drive shaft has signs of making contact with the anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Only works on the near side lamp. Leave it on zero
  5. Pass114,573 miles (+1)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    298643980337
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Flexibles Brake Hoses Perished
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn
    • AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryEvidence Of Offside Front Driveshaft Rubbing On Anti-roll Bar
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil Springs Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Spring Cups Corroded
    • AdvisorySill Kit Fitted
  6. Fail114,572 miles (+1,066)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,572 miles
    Test number
    607801573591
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Flexibles Brake Hoses Perished
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Worn
    • AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryEvidence Of Offside Front Driveshaft Rubbing On Anti-roll Bar
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil Springs Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Spring Cups Corroded
    • AdvisorySill Kit Fitted
  7. Pass113,506 miles (+1,536)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,506 miles
    Test number
    670262510397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass111,970 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    160612132716
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail111,942 miles (+1,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    180215485020
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass110,275 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    446191549726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion O/S/F wing corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  11. Fail110,270 miles (+4,192)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    674096762809
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion O/S/F wing corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass106,078 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    297622150499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounts
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft may foul on anti roll baar when vehicle loaded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre may foul on inner arch when vehicle loaded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade poor
  13. Fail106,078 miles (+6,252)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    177395904054
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle on offside driveshaft (2.3.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounts
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft may foul on anti roll baar when vehicle loaded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre may foul on inner arch when vehicle loaded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade poor
  14. Pass99,826 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    255148885958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on shoulders
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass96,613 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,613 miles
    Test number
    695246984272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
    • NoteEngine breather hose split.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside, underside engine bay side panel and front underbody heat shield both loose.
    • NotePossible signs of offside front anti-roll bar linkage hitting drive shaft but no contacted seen during the test.
  16. Fail96,613 miles (+5,578)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,613 miles
    Test number
    515256384256
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
    • NoteEngine breather hose split.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside, underside engine bay side panel and front underbody heat shield both loose.
    • NotePossible signs of offside front anti-roll bar linkage hitting drive shaft but no contacted seen during the test.
  17. Pass91,035 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    467390293267
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  18. Fail91,035 miles (+4,796)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    345847683471
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system still adequately supported.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Pass86,239 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    457059392208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  20. Fail86,239 miles (+3,798)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    925999692240
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  21. Pass82,441 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    229264411324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    424492420423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Fail80,077 miles (+2,267)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    884321820350
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  24. Pass77,810 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    444824709477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,518 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    223427218355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,105 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,105 miles
    Test number
    484277317300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,872 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    921420126304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,493 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    300101025343
    • NoteOffside front inner cv boot insecure

Questions about T996 FLJ

Does T996 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 FLJ expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 FLJ?
The MOT on T996 FLJ expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 FLJ done?
T996 FLJ was recorded at 123,990 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has T996 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 FLJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T996 FLJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T996 FLJ find?
T996 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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